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Baltimore Oriole
Baltimore Oriole
Information
Range North America
Scientific Classification
Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Order Passeriformes
Family Icteridae
Genus Icterus
Species Icterus Galbula
Conservation Status
LCSpecies
Least Concern

The Baltimore Oriole is a specie from the Icterus genus. It is found in the eastern and central U.S and in south-eastern and south-central Canada. It winters in Central America and Florida. It summers in the northern U.S. and Canada. It lives in parks, woodlands, and suburban areas.

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Description[]

It is 8-9 in. long and has a wingspan 11-12 in. The male has a black head, a black and white wing, and a fire-orange breast and belly. Female ia a drab yellow with brown-buff wings.

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Behavior[]

When it is the breeding season, the male will bow, spread its wings and tail as a courtship display. Its song is a series of whistles.

Diet[]

It eats fruits and berries.

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